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  1. michaelgroves

    Yes, a Salisbury axle can break!

    Came across this story-in-pictures accidentally, and found it interesting. (Apologies if it's already been posted here!) http://www.flickr.com/photos/hannes_v_rensburg/sets/72157602859193960/
  2. michaelgroves

    Michael's new (old!) G-wagon

    Well, I finally did it - found a LWB diesel Geländewagen for sale, and took the plunge. It's the first one I've owned, and so far, I love it! In comparison to the RRC's, Discoveries and even Defenders I've owned, it's palacial inside, with ample room legroom for rear seat passengers, even with...
  3. michaelgroves

    What's an Expedition?

    I see lots of threads where we refer to "expedition vehicles" versus "trail vehicles", say, or equipment/modifications we'd like to fit for "expeditions". I often think that a lit of the diffrence in opinion s due to the different ideas people have about what constitutes an expedition. There's...
  4. michaelgroves

    Free-wheeling Hubs for Defender

    I am looking for a pair of free-wheeling hubs to fit a 24-spline Land Rover Defender/Discovery. Let me hastily add that I know all the US versions of the coil-sprung Land Rovers are permanent 4WD, so it's a bit of a long shot - I am hoping someone may know of a hub for a different vehicle, with...
  5. michaelgroves

    Locker with IFS?

    I have very little knowledge of IFS vehicles, but wondered if it's a problem to fit a front diff locker to one? Are they generally strong enough to take the increased torque? (Obviously it can vary from vehicle to vehicle, so I suppose what I'm really asking is what IFS models, if any, are...
  6. michaelgroves

    RTW in 6x6 Defender 2003-2005

    Hi all, Just got introduced to this great looking forum by Scott, and thought I'd put in a link to our website, www.expeditionoverland.com. My wife and I did a 27-month trip around the world starting in 2003, in our slightly modified Land Rover Defender. Combining love of travel with a great...
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